Mechanic - F shift
PCI Pharma Services
Summary
Responsible, as per training administered, for work related to equipment repairs and changeovers, preventive maintenance activities, and corrective troubleshooting on machinery. Assists with equipment inspection, installations, and equipment system performance improvements. Performs all work in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations contained in company GMPs, safety standards, SOPs and housekeeping standards.
Job description
Primary Function
Responsible, as per training administered, for work related to equipment repairs and changeovers, preventive maintenance activities, and corrective troubleshooting on machinery. Assists with equipment inspection, installations, and equipment system performance improvements. Performs all work in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations contained in company GMPs, safety standards, SOPs and housekeeping standards.
Essential Function
Responsible for minor mechanical/electrical equipment repair and troubleshooting, process improvements, minor equipment changeovers, and minor fabrication of machine parts on packaging machinery.
Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities
- Describe all machine controls and their functions.
- Identify all safety devices and emergency switches on all lines and equipment.
- Verify understanding of all safety procedures.
- Operate all equipment, where trained.
- Describe the start-up, operation and shutdown procedures for each piece of equipment, where trained.
- Select proper tools for machine adjustments.
- Demonstrate required level of reading comprehension.
- Prepare lines for daily production.
- Verify components used on the line.
- Operate and interface with on-line computers.
- Perform minor changeovers.
- Perform minor preventive maintenance tasks, where trained.
- Provide guidance and assistance to all line personnel.
- Demonstrate leadership on the Line.
- Maintain records and documentation as required.
- Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe order.
- Exhibits flexibility acquired through training to be utilized at any position as needed in the company, or elsewhere in the facility, or as a trainer.
- Perform and document all equipment challenges that are listed per MPI.
Materials
Machine parts and assemblies, pipe and fittings, lubricant, solutions, welding materials, electric/electronic devices, changeover parts as per training administered.
Tools and Equipment
Various hand and power tools, machine shop equipment, welding equipment, electrical testing equipment as per training administered.
Supervision
Work independently with a minimum amount of supervision or direction or as part of a team or crew. Directs other personnel as necessary in the course of their duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Entrance level position or at least 2 years equivalent experience as a packaging maintenance mechanic, mechanical maintenance mechanic or electrical maintenance mechanic
- Ability to perform minor mechanical/electrical equipment repair and troubleshooting
- Ability to perform minor equipment changeovers and minor fabrication of machine parts
- Knowledge of machine controls, safety devices and emergency switches
- Ability to operate equipment and interface with on-line computers
- Ability to maintain records and documentation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team
Company overview
PCI Pharma Services is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides comprehensive pharmaceutical supply chain solutions to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry, offering integrated services that span the entire drug development lifecycle. PCI specializes in drug development support, clinical trial supply management, contract drug manufacturing, sterile and non-sterile drug product packaging, and global pharmaceutical logistics. With a global footprint encompassing 30 GMP-compliant facilities across multiple continents, the company serves as a strategic partner that follows the molecule from early development through commercial launch. PCI's expertise enables clients to accelerate time-to-market while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. The company's comprehensive service portfolio includes analytical services, formulation development, commercial manufacturing, packaging, supply chain management, and distribution, making it a one-stop solution for pharmaceutical companies seeking to outsource their development and manufacturing needs.